2026 University Graduate - Research Scientist/Engineer

Adobe

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San Francisco, US Posted 73 days ago $142,500–$206,275 / year
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TL;DR

As a research scientist in the music technology team at Adobe, you will lead the development of cutting-edge generative AI solutions to revolutionize music creation for diverse creative applications. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving a research agenda focused on both immediate and future impacts, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers and product partners, and engaging with the scientific community through publications and patents. You will need expertise in areas such as sequence modeling, multi-modal AI, reinforcement learning, and large language models, along with hands-on experience using machine learning frameworks. Additionally, a deep understanding of real-world audio applications and strong communication skills are essential to bring your innovative ideas from research to practical implementation.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Jupyter Git GitHub Masters PhD Research Machine_Learning Audio_Processing Scientific_Publication Patent_Filing Collaboration Communication

What you'll do

  • Develop new music generation technology to transform the music creation process.
  • Drive a research agenda on AI music generation with both short-term and long-term goals.
  • Engage with the scientific community by publishing papers and filing patents.
  • Iterate on invented technologies and work with product teams for real-world application.
  • Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product partners to achieve real-world impact.

What we're looking for

  • Masters, PhD degree, or equivalent experience in AI research.
  • Research experience in music or audio AI and generative models.
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and models.
  • Deep understanding of real-world applications for audio technology.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary work.

Market check

Salary context

This $142,500–$206,275 range sits above 58% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$121,300–$217,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000–$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Adobe

Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software

Adobe currently has 290 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $183,300–$265,350 across 290 roles with salary data.

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